This week's top stories in the Consumer and Retail sector:

Government intends to publish BHS Insolvency reports

(Retail Gazette)

Microsoft to purchase LinkedIn for $26.2 billion

(The Drum)

Make way for Apple Pay... payment method is to be used online

(Wired)

Poundland receives bid from Steinhoff

(The Telegraph)

EU sugar prices could rise as supply and demand tightens

(Food Navigator)

ASA sanction Colgate over exaggerated 'much whiter' toothpaste

(Cosmetics Business)

Shop with a robot at your local superstore?

(The Industry)

Greggs focuses on healthy eating options

(The Scotsman)

The world's unquenchable thirst for energy drinks

(Food Navigator)

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